Shaolin Big Dipper Fist (Shaolin Qi Xing Quan) is the most widespread routine in the district of Shaolin Temple with movements like a cat and marching like a tiger. By referring to the orientation of the Big Dipper in the heaven, the movement postures are made up of unique steps and footworks. The step type requires two feet standing on one line closely in order, called Small Shrinking Body, and is the measurement of the level of skillfullness of your Shaolin kungfu. The form of the routine is of wide open and close movements, with threatening vigor, and attacks as sudden as lightning.